[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 207 (Friday, October 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63983-63984]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25171]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10282, CMS-R-65, CMS-R-39, CMS-10491, and
CMS-R-52]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is
announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention
to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in
the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an
existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity
for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to
send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1)
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by November 25, 2013.
ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections,
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions:
OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS
Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974, OR Email: [email protected].
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make
your request using one of following:
1. Access CMS' Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-
1326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. The term ``collection of
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
federal agencies to publish a 30-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of
information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, CMS is publishing this notice that
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for
public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Conditions of Participation for Comprehensive Outpatient
Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs) and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and accompanying requirements
specified in the regulations are used by our surveyors as a basis for
determining whether a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility
(CORF) qualifies to be awarded a Medicare provider agreement. We
believe the health care industry practice demonstrates that the patient
clinical records and general content of records are necessary to ensure
the well-being and safety of patients and that professional treatment
and accountability are a normal part of industry practice. Form Number:
CMS-10282 (OCN: 0938-1091); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private
sector--Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions;
Number of Respondents: 314; Total Annual Responses: 314; Total Annual
Hours: 8,076. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Jacqueline Leach at 410-786-4282.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Final Peer Review Organizations Sanction Regulations in 42
CFR Sections 1004.40, 1004.50, 1004.60, and 1004.70; Use: The Peer
Review Improvement Act of 1982 amended Title XI of the Social Security
Act (the Act), creating the Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review
Organization Program. Section 1156 of the Act imposes obligations on
health care practitioners and others who furnish or order services or
items under Medicare. This section also provides for sanction actions,
if the Secretary determines that the obligations as stated by this
section are not met. Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) are
responsible for identifying violations. The QIOs may allow
practitioners or other entities, opportunities to submit relevant
information before determining that a violation has occurred. The
information collection requirements contained in this information
collection request are used by the QIOs to collect the information
necessary to make their decision. Form Number: CMS-R-65 (OCN: 0938-
0444); Frequency: On occasion; Affected Public: Private sector--
Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 53; Total Annual Responses: 53; Total Annual Hours:
14,310. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Coles
Mercier at 410-786-2112.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Home Health
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Conditions of Participation (CoP) and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
information collection requirements contained in this request are part
of the requirements classified as the conditions of participation
(CoPs) which are based on criteria prescribed in law and are standards
designed to ensure that each facility has properly trained staff to
provide the appropriate safe physical environment for patients. These
particular standards reflect comparable standards developed by industry
organizations such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, and the Community Health Accreditation
Program. We will use this information along with state agency
surveyors, the regional home health intermediaries and home health
agencies (HHAs) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Medicare
CoPs as well as ensuring the quality of care provided by HHA patients.
Form Numbers: CMS-R-39 (OCN: 0938-0365); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private sector--Business or for-profits and Not-for-
profit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal governments; Number of
Respondents: 13,577; Total Annual Responses: 20,202,576; Total Annual
Hours: 6,422,694. (For policy questions regarding this collection
contact Danielle Shearer at 410-786-6617.)
4. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection:
Enrollment Assistance Program; Use: As required by the Affordable Care
Act, we will implement a grant-based Navigator Program to provide
support to targeted communities. However, there will also be a need for
broader based enrollment assistance in population centers we identified
in states with Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) to provide
Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance to populations not
covered or targeted by the Navigator Program. The target populations
are individual consumers and families eligible to enroll in Qualified
Health Plans (QHPs) in population centers we identified. Without such
access to in-person enrollment assistance, millions of individuals who
will be eligible for health insurance coverage in the Marketplaces
might not have access to the direct assistance required to make
educated choices on available healthcare options and may therefore be
unable to successfully enroll in the Marketplaces. To monitor program
effectiveness, the Enrollment Assistance Program will provide weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annual reports. The 60-day Federal Register
notice was published on July 29, 2013 (78 FR 45205). No comments were
received. Form Number: CMS-10491 (OCN: 0938-NEW); Frequency: Weekly,
Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector; Number of
Respondents: 11; Number of Responses: 84; Total Annual Hours: 554. (For
policy questions regarding this collection contact Jabaar Gray at 301-
492-4255.)
5. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Conditions for Coverage of Suppliers of End Stage Renal
Disease (ESRD) Services and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
information collection requirements described herein are part of the
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage
Renal Disease Facilities. The requirements fall into two categories:
Recordkeeping requirements and reporting requirements. With regard to
the recordkeeping requirements, we use these conditions for coverage to
certify health care facilities that want to participate in the Medicare
or Medicaid programs. For the reporting requirements, the information
is needed to assess and ensure proper distribution and effective
utilization of ESRD treatment resources while maintaining or improving
quality of care. The recordkeeping requirements imposed by this
collection are no different than other conditions for coverage in that
they reflect comparable standards developed by industry organizations
such as the Renal Physicians Association, American Society of
Transplant Surgeons, National Kidney Foundation, and the National
Association of Patients on Hemodialysis and Transplantation. Form
Number: CMS-R-52 (OCN: 0938-0386); Frequency: Annually; Affected
Public: Private sector--Business or other for-profit; Number of
Respondents: 6,464; Total Annual Responses: 139,110; Total Annual
Hours: 523,454. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Lauren Oviatt at 410-786-4683.)
Dated: October 22, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-25171 Filed 10-24-13; 8:45 am]
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